The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 1 by George MacDonald
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No. And I think
He will not come again. She was so proud The last time he was here, you would have thought She was a queen at least. _Man_. Remember, wife, What she has been. Trouble like that throws down The common folk like us all of a heap: With folks like her, that are high bred and blood, It sets the mettle up. _Woman_. All very right; But take her as she was, she might do worse Than wed the Count Nembroni. _Man_. Possible. But are you sure there is no other man Stands in his way? _Woman_. How can I tell? So be, He should be here to help her. What she'll do I am sure I do not know. We cannot keep her. And for her work, she does it far too well To earn a living by it. Her times are changed-- She should not give herself such prideful airs. |
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